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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.13, 11,094.72 and 5,246.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.13, 11,094.72 and 5,246.49 is: 7,243.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.13 : 11,094.72 = 5,246.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.13/11,094.72 = 5,246.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.13x = 11,094.72 × 5,246.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.13x = 58,208,337.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,208,337.53/8,036.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,243.33

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